Through its unique Pay it Forward Program, Conscires Agile Practices enables those in transition to benefit from Agile and Scrum. The spirit behind this Program is that money should not be a barrier for learning. For anyone in transition, each class has a Pay it Forward pricing of $95, which is limited to 5 seats per class.This affordable option would enable many who could otherwise have not attended this class, to enroll and benefit from it. Therefore, it asked that those who can pay the regular ($195) price to do their bit, so that everyone can attend the course.

The purpose for conducting these classes is to spread awareness about Scrum, as Conscires strongly believes in its capacity to transform workplaces for the better. As there are many people who are going through a job transition and are often making a career change, a new tool like Scrum would give them an edge for the interview and be beneficial for them in their new team. In short, these classes have enabled Conscires to give back to the community. Indeed, many of the trainers have chosen to train for Conscires because of this particular cause.

Thus far, this model has been used for 1-day trainings on ‘Scrum – Values, Foundations and Practices’, ‘Product Visioning Workshop’ and ‘Agile Estimation and Planning Workshop’. Although these courses do not carry any certification, one can earn professional development units (PDUs) for attending them.

From March 2011, the Pay it Forward Program has enabled 10 trainers in over 100 trainings across 20 cities in the US to equip over 1200 people with Scrum. Read some of the testimonials. http://agile.conscires.com/testimonials/

Conscires Agile Practices comprises of a team of Agile enthusiasts who believe in creating a positive change using the best practices of Scrum. With offices in Irvine, CA and Bangalore, India, it guides organizations in the US, UK, India, UAE, Singapore, and Indonesia to discover their strengths and identify areas for improvement. In addition to training 4600 individuals in the past three years, Conscires has also guided software development teams from NASA, Cognizant, Mercury Insurance Group, to name a few. The services that are offered on Agile and Scrum include: Training, Assessment, Coaching, and Consulting. Workshops and free webinars are also conducted.